1989 Ford RS 200 vs. 1989 Volvo 244
To start off, both 1989 Ford RS 200 and 1989 Volvo 244 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 244. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 244 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1989 Ford RS 200.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 244. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford RS 200 | 1989 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | RS 200 | 244 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |